ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD INC (ATD.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:ATD - CA01626P1484 - Common Stock
69.7 CAD
-0.61 (-0.87%)
Overall ATD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ATD against 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. ATD has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ATD is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ATD had positive earnings in the past year.
ATD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
ATD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
ATD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.74%, ATD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ATD's Return On Equity of 17.26% is amongst the best of the industry. ATD outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ATD (9.72%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
ATD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.24%. This is above the industry average of 8.81%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.74% | ||
| ROE | 17.26% | ||
| ROIC | 9.72% |
ROA(3y)8.24%
ROA(5y)8.66%
ROE(3y)20.85%
ROE(5y)21.27%
ROIC(3y)11.24%
ROIC(5y)11.67%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.54%, ATD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ATD has declined.
ATD has a Operating Margin (5.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATD has declined.
ATD has a Gross Margin of 17.87%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: ATD underperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
ATD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 17.87% |
OM growth 3Y-2.95%
OM growth 5Y-1.84%
PM growth 3Y-6.05%
PM growth 5Y-4.02%
GM growth 3Y0.66%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATD is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, ATD has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for ATD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.00 indicates that ATD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.00, ATD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ATD is 5.15, which is a neutral value as it means it would take ATD, 5.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.15, ATD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85 indicates that ATD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ATD (0.85) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that ATD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.99, ATD is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
ATD has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that ATD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ATD's Quick ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ATD is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ATD shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.56%.
ATD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.42% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ATD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.19% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ATD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y1.26%
EPS 5Y6.42%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.12%
Sales Q2Q%-7.52%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.66%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5Y9.02%
Revenue Next Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.23%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of ATD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ATD is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, ATD is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.33, ATD is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as ATD.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.81. ATD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ATD is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ATD is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ATD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of ATD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.78
PEG (5Y)2.88
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%, ATD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.78, ATD has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, ATD's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ATD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 22.48%!
ATD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ATD has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.48%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
19.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ATD. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
ATD's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP19.58%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
TSX:ATD (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
69.7
-0.61 (-0.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners18.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap65.97B
Analysts80.95
Price Target85.27 (22.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.11% |
Yearly Dividend0.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)22.48%
DP19.58%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.83%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.18%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.83%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.18%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.65%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)1.38%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.33%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.63%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.67%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)-0.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.41 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | 11.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.99 |
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)4.02
Fwd EY5.77%
FCF(TTM)3.98
FCFY5.72%
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY10.62%
SpS107.11
BVpS21.97
TBVpS6.21
PEG (NY)2.78
PEG (5Y)2.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.74% | ||
| ROE | 17.26% | ||
| ROCE | 12.36% | ||
| ROIC | 9.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.89% | ||
| OM | 5.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.54% | ||
| GM | 17.87% | ||
| FCFM | 3.72% |
ROA(3y)8.24%
ROA(5y)8.66%
ROE(3y)20.85%
ROE(5y)21.27%
ROIC(3y)11.24%
ROIC(5y)11.67%
ROICexc(3y)11.92%
ROICexc(5y)12.71%
ROICexgc(3y)18.54%
ROICexgc(5y)19.43%
ROCE(3y)14.3%
ROCE(5y)14.84%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.23%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.62%
OM growth 3Y-2.95%
OM growth 5Y-1.84%
PM growth 3Y-6.05%
PM growth 5Y-4.02%
GM growth 3Y0.66%
GM growth 5Y0.06%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 105.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
F-Score8
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC1.33
Cap/Depr(3y)112.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.77%
Profit Quality(3y)97.51%
Profit Quality(5y)96.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.56%
EPS 3Y1.26%
EPS 5Y6.42%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
EPS Next Y6.66%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y11.53%
EPS Next 5Y9.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.19%
Revenue growth 3Y5.07%
Revenue growth 5Y6.12%
Sales Q2Q%-7.52%
Revenue Next Year2.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.08%
Revenue Next 5Y2.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.01%
EBIT growth 3Y1.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4.17%
EBIT Next Year61.13%
EBIT Next 3Y22.92%
EBIT Next 5Y18.17%
FCF growth 1Y-5.69%
FCF growth 3Y5.93%
FCF growth 5Y3.23%
OCF growth 1Y4.56%
OCF growth 3Y8.49%
OCF growth 5Y6.25%